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Rj
Apr 27, 2023
as many as you wish! i have a pair for trad/crack climbing and long routes, slab/vertical sport climbing and a bouldering pair for short durations.
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Joshua
1d ago
I wouldn't. Downsizing isn't really meant to be a beginner thing, it's really not beginner friendly. The whole point of downsizing is to have better control and performance for the more difficult and advanced routes, beginners don't climb on advance routes that require high performance shoes or downsizing. I would hold off on downsizing and only... Read more  
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PaulClimbs
Jun 15, 2024
I don't have any lace climbing shoes, but so far I know quite a few people who have Velcro shoes that have torn and the Velcro strap is no longer attached. My shoes are actually very close to tearing it seems as well. I have never seen anyone whose lace shoes have torn though, but I'm sure it happens, I just don't know at what rate compared to V... Read more  
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Answered a Question    Apr 27, 2023

my climbing shoes are 3 years old, should i buy new ones?

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Yes! why not get another pair for different applications.
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